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Make It #BetterTogether with Quaker

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How many of you have heard the “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” phrase? I’m pretty sure that all of us have heard it, at least, from time to time. It is great that so many people have caught onto that saying and take the time to grab a bite to eat before beginning their day. Unfortunately, from there, things get a bit off track. Yes, breakfast is important but, more often than not, we tend to forget that the phrase means “healthy” breakfast is important. For the sake of time and ease, many people opt for the quicker, less healthy breakfast options just because it is easy to do so. Now, while I may be guilty of that here and there myself, as a mom, I do not want my children to follow in the quicker is better routine. Well, at least not when it comes to food.

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I got quite lucky with my little ones because they are wonderful eaters. They pick and choose the healthier options over the quick junk nine times out of ten. Ever since they were wee little babies, one of their favorite food choices was oatmeal. As they got older (and Mom & Dad got fancier), their love of oatmeal only grew. Now that the cooler weather is upon us, oatmeal has made the rounds on our daily request list. Seriously though, who doesn’t love a nice, warm bowl of oatmeal on a cool autumn day? I know that I’m certainly a sucker for it. And to top it all off, add a tall glass of milk to the mix and you’re all set! After all, the two do go better together!

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Recently Quaker (my all-time favorite oatmeal brand since childhood) sent me a wonderful compilation of goodies to get our days and these cooler months started off on the right foot.

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Having been the leading brand of all things oats for over a century, choosing Quaker is certainly a no-brainer. Aside from the sheer deliciousness of it, I love how this long-time family friendly brand promotes healthy eating and family bonding. The recipes passed down through generations, waking up on cold and snowy mornings to be greeted by a smiling face an a hot bowl of oatmeal, family baking sessions with oatmeal dishes on the menu, and even going as far as sprinkling oats across the front lawn to give Santa’s reindeer a tasty snack on Christmas Eve… Quaker has created its own niche in my childhood. And, coincidentally, has made its way down to my own little ones.

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This fall Quaker, in partnership with The Kroger Co. Family Food Stores, is donating $25,000 to Feeding America through its Tweet for a Cause initiative. Knowing that consumers everywhere have enjoyed the brand through generations past and, still, for generations to come, Quaker is gathering the masses in their efforts to raise awareness for this cause. Wanting to promote quality family time and make things #BetterTogether, we want you to jump on board with the greatness that is Quaker and the love that is family.

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What is your family’s favorite oats and milk recipe or dish? Do you opt for the classic hot bowl of oatmeal with a tall glass of milk to wash it down or do you get fancy with your Quaker and whip up a delectable treat for all to enjoy?

The Quaker Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal with Raisins dish is a delicious favorite in our home. Having, both, Quaker Oats as well as milk, this dish is high in protein and would certainly make for an amazing start to your day.

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The Quaker website has a wonderful list of recipe ideas that you can choose from but the most frequented one in our home is one that has been passed around for quite some time now. I remember enjoying it as a child and, now, I enjoy preparing it with my own children. Of course, this tasty little number is none other than our all-time favorite… oatmeal raisin cookies!

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Chewy-Goody (the kids named this one) Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of light-brown sugar
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • 3 cups of Quaker Oats
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. of cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. of salt (omit if using salted butter)
  • ¾ cup of softened butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup of milk
  • 1 ½ cup of raisins
  • **Add a ½ cup of chocolate chips or walnuts if you want to jazz things up a bit!**

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set this bowl aside until later.
  3. In another medium sized bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, and the butter. Slowly add in the wet ingredients – milk, egg, and vanilla – and mix until smooth.
  4. Add the previous flour mixture to the bowl of wet ingredients and beat until thoroughly combined.
  5. Hand stir the raisins and Quaker Oats into the mixture until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Place the batter by tablespoons (or two if you want larger cookies) on a well-greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Be sure to space the dough about 1-2 inches apart
  7. Bake for 12-18 minutes or until golden brown. Rotate the sheet(s) halfway through your baking time to assure even cooking.
  8. Once the cookies are done, remove the sheets from the oven and place the cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve them warm or store and save them for enjoyment later!
  10. And don’t forget to top it all off with a nice, tall glass of cold, delicious milk!

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My family and I had a blast creating (and enjoying!) our delicious treat just as we always do but what makes it even sweeter this time around is the inclusion of the Quaker #BetterTogether campaign. By simply snapping a quick photo of our goodies and uploading it to social media to create awareness for Feeding America and encouraging time spent together, families in need around the country will have the opportunity to enjoy the very same deliciousness that I have with our Quaker creation.

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Buy:
Quaker Oats can be purchased in-store and online through a huge variety of retailers nationwide. With a vast array of products to choose from, they surely have something for everyone.

Connect:
Quaker is making good use of its social media pages through this campaign, especially Twitter. Be sure to keep up with them there as well as on Facebook and Pinterest to stay up to date on all of the latest news, sale prices and coupons, newest products, fun promotions, giveaways, and more!

Now, we all know that a $25,000 donation will certainly go a long way toward helping those in need and I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to be a part of this campaign. However, with that being said, we don’t want you, our readers to feel left out. Quaker, being an extremely giving company, has graciously allowed us to give one of our lucky readers the chance to win a little something right now!

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THE GIVEAWAY:

One (1) winner will receive a $50 VISA gift card to purchase their own necessities for making things #BetterTogether!

Giveaway open to US residents only. Ends 11/25/13. ARV of $50.

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No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US only. Giveaway ends November 25, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. (PST). ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated. Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will be displayed on the post, and will also be posted on Winners List shortly after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen randomly by Rafflecopter. Screenshots of winners available by request. Prize will be shipped directly from sponsor or their PR Agency unless otherwise noted. Eighty MPH Mom is not responsible for prizes lost in transit, although every attempt will be made for prize delivery.

**By entering this giveaway, you confirm that you have read and agree to my giveaway rules. Sponsor reserves the right to limit one prize per person/household (of this item/prize pack). Please allow 6-8 weeks for deliver of prize {though it is usually much sooner}. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. Odds of winning: The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. All prizes will be awarded. Void where prohibited by law.

*Randi received product samples, free of charge, along with a gift certificate to facilitate this post. All opinions are her own.

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  19. Definitely the Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins — I’m a sucker for anything pumpkin flavored, and these look like a real sweet treat for the fall.

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  22. I would make the Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal With Raisin – I’m already making my oatmeal in a similar manner with home canned spiced apples and raisins – yum!

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  45. I would most like to try the Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal With Raisins. I have never tried baked oatmeal before, but this sounds delicious!

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  100. I have actually tried the baked oatmeal and it is delicious. It is really good on a cool fall morning. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity. Keep up the terrific blogging.

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  101. I would like to try the Baked Oatmeal. I like mine with brown sugar so I’m sure I would like this recipe done in the oven.
    However my favorite way to use Quaker Oats is to make No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies and have them with Ice cold milk 🙂

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  140. I would want to try these from Quaker –
    Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins with Streusel Topping = these sound yummy and would be so good with a little butter and warm..

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  164. Well, Me, I LOVE muffins, scones and things so I would like to make the Autumn Apple Oatmeal with Apples Muffins…YUM………….with a good dollop of butter, of course.. yum

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  176. Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins
    Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins
    Streusel Topping

    1/4 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked )

    1 Tablespoon(s) firmly packed brown sugar

    1 Tablespoon(s) margarine or butter, melted

    1/8 Teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice

    Muffins

    1 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)

    3/4 Cup(s) firmly packed brown sugar

    1 1/2 Cup(s) all-purpose flour

    1/2 Cup(s) chopped nuts (optional)

    1 Tablespoon(s) Baking Powder

    1 1/2 Teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice

    1/2 Teaspoon(s) Baking Soda

    1/2 Teaspoon(s) salt (optional)

    1 Cup(s) LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin

    3/4 Cup(s) milk

    1/3 Cup(s) vegetable oil

    1 large egg, lightly beaten

    |EXPAND|

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  178. Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins, for sure. I always enjoy the regular oats hot, with brown sugar, butter and milk. That was always the family favorite.

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  181. Well, aside from the fact that I REALLY enjoy just good old-fashioned (and new-fangled variations of a bowl of nice hot OATMEAL! I’d also like to try making the:
    Easy Apple Custard Pie
    Favorite Oatmeal Pancakes
    Hidden Berry Custard (Cupcakes) and
    Award Winning Meatloaf

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  200. I would like to try the Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins recipe out of all the three listed. Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

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  210. Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal With Raisins sounds delicious – I just bought gala apples today. Haven’t seen a recipe baking with them before

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  212. I would definitely try the Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins first. I might give the Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal With Raisins a try soon too.

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  213. I’m going to try
    Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal With Raisins
    2 1/2 Cup(s) milk

    2 Tablespoon(s) granulated sugar

    1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla Extract

    1/4 Teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

    1/2 Teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon

    1 Teaspoon(s) Baking Powder

    2 Cup(s) old fashioned oats

    1/4 Cup(s) brown sugar

    2 Whole Eggs

    2 Whole Gala apples, peeled

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  256. I want to make the Baked Oatmeal. I love starting my day off with oatmeal and I like the variation of the tradition way!

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  276. i’d choose this recipe, it sounds great.
    Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal With Raisins

    2 1/2 Cup(s) milk
    2 Tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
    1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla Extract
    1/4 Teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
    1/2 Teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
    1 Teaspoon(s) Baking Powder
    2 Cup(s) old fashioned oats
    1/4 Cup(s) brown sugar
    2 Whole Eggs
    2 Whole Gala apples, peeled and diced

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  280. Oatmeal is one of my breakfast favorites (it’s good for you, it gives you fiber, it fills you up), so the recipe I like most is the Baked Autumn Apple Oatmeal With Raisins. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  320. I want some Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins!! I’m going to pick up the stuff today, these are going to be delicious!In going

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